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Hey Pickles!
 
This week, in our Main Topic, we do our best Scully & Mulder impersonations to find the truth that's out there while we debunk Vegan Myths That Need To DIE!

To listen to our previous Vegan Myth Busters episode #57 click here! 
https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com/podcast/episode/7b6a2ed
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In our Noteworthy segment, we honor the life of Esther The Wonder Pig from Happily Ever Esther Sanctuary who, sadly passed away last week. We are confident that her work towards a more compassionate world will continue in her memory. Rest easy, sweet Esther.

We have a new recipe from our From Our Vegan Kitchen series. This week, we made Christine's Vegan Sausage & Ricotta Stuffed Shells.
The full written recipe will soon be up on our Patreon page. You can join our Patreon community by using the link below!

We have a Listener Shout Out, and our Vegan Org Of The Week is The Movement For Compassionate Living AKA Veggies.
Learn more about their unique mission here   https://www.veggies.org.uk

If you're looking for Vegan Halloween Candy suggestions, check out episode #58 here!
https://www.compassionandcucumbers.com/podcast/episode/799061ba/ep-58-happy-vegan-halloween-vegan-candy-costume-ideas-recipe-of-the-week-sams-books-in-review

Thanks so much for listening & supporting what we do!

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Hey Pickles!

We hope you're having a good day!

In this week's episode, we have a new Listener Recipe!
It's a delicious Dilly white Bean & Cucumber Salad. You can make it yourself!
Here's the recipe!  https://frommybowl.com/dilly-white-bean-cucumber-salad/

In our Noteworthy segment, we pay tribute to the lives lost at the Progetto Cuori Liberi Animal Sanctuary in Zinasco, Pavia, Italy.
You can read about the tragedy here: https://veganfta.com/2023/09/22/ten-pigs-from-an-animal-sanctuary-in-pavia-italy-were-killed-by-the-authorities-amid-protests/

We could all use some good news, so in our Main Topic, we explore some good news stories in the Vegan world.
Here's what we talk about:

Swiss Government Encourages Reduced Meat Consumption In Climate Strategy

https://plantbasednews.org/news/environment/swiss-government-climate-strategy-meat/?fbclid=IwAR0ehOPRHXqOeAXAEhp1hc44uGP3z3JTZYzEcmJRD7muV87KeOhBC_dIY5I

German Farmers Offered Incentives To Move Away From Pigs

https://plantbasednews.org/news/economics/german-pig-farmers-incentives/?fbclid=IwAR2sBoxm5ev-cn6GBfg6odwB2vhi-IkKd_0rusI1VPSSlK9arqoTsFeFwaU

Dutch dairy giant Boermarke announces plans to go fully plant-based as milk sales fall

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/boermarke-announces-plans-fully-plant-based/?fbclid=IwAR1nuIoYhr8O9UtOi0oPNG6JF7hzm_CbZTKLigY9NMNNdGo9PxSKcx3WaEY

Study from the USA shows: 81% of students eat vegan if possible!https://this-is-vegan.com/en/study-from-the-usa-shows-81-of-students-eat-vegan-if-possible/

Unbeetable Meals a vegan meal service in Schenectady NY recently opened a fully vegan restaurant, pub , and arcade!

https://dailygazette.com/2023/09/09/unbeetable-opens-doors-in-downtown-schenectady/

Our Vegan Org Of The Week is Chilis On Wheels. They're a wonderful organization.
Learn more about them here:

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Hey Pickles!

We hope this episode finds you well.

This week, we tell you all about our time at Mockingbird Farm Animal Sanctuary for their Fall At The Farm Festival!

Check out the sanctuary here:  https://www.mockingbirdfarmny.com

In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you what Vegan items to look for at Trader Joe's!
Let us know what items you always buy when your there!

Here's the list we spoke from:    https://www.insider.com/trader-joes-best-vegan-products-2023-8

We have a special Reason To Be Vegan from Sam this week.

Our Vegan Org Of The week is FARM ( Farm Animal Rights Movement)
Find out more about them here:  https://farmusa.org

We of course have our Listener Of The Week, and plenty of our usual vegan shenanigans!

Thank so much for listening . We're so glad you made us a part of your day!
Love, Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

Welcome to October & Autumn & Spooky Season!
This week, we tell you all about the Panama rocks Fall Foliage Festival! We found Vegan food there, much to our surprise!

We also have some good news in our Noteworthy segment concerning the Tracy Murphy - Asha Farm Sanctuary case.
Read about it here: 
https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/animal-sanctuary-owner-has-gag-order-revised/article_1b6dd69a-5be7-11ee-ba89-6bc20db15ea2.html?fbclid=IwAR0_juSbxrA-Oi1_edeh33Uc1vaFNXhNYGkH9lQE3K1knKe65zBSoxYFYiI_aem_AXVBUvU9JOQJePuqyu7dhG7sPM4Atq5itzfQSl8bxD5MlyR9ije5fvE3J_lbTQpvpmI

It's a Game Week, and we play a fun & sometimes challenging game of Would You Rather.

Our Vegan Org of the Week is Food For Life Global.
You can learn more about them & get involved here:  https://ffl.org

We have a new Listener Shout Out, a Reason To Be Vegan from The Humane League, and more!

Thank you for spending some of your time with us, and we hope you enjoy the show!

Love, 
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

Happy Fall Equinox!

This week, we take you to The Syracuse Vegfest in Syracuse NY! You'll hear all about the vendors , the presenters, the food, and all things Vegfest!

In our Noteworthy segment, the Diary Check Off program is at it again. We talk about a targeted ad that we got on Facebook advertising another Dairy Check Off program.
Here's what it was all about:   https://milkforhealth.org/about-us/

Our Vegan Org Of The Week is Mercy For Animals
Get involved here:   https://act.mercyforanimals.org/page/she-needs-you/donation-form-13

We have a new Listener Shout Out, a reason to be vegan, and more!

Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!

Love, 
Sam & Christine  

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Hey Pickles!

Welcome to our 2 year podcast anniversary!! We couldn't have done it without you!

We're headed to Syracuse Vegfest in Syracuse NY Saturday Sept 23rd 12-6.
If you come to the booth, be sure to say " I'm a pickle on the Pod Squad" for a free sticker & 15% off of anything you purchase!
We hope to see some of you there!

This week, we honor the life of sculptor and animal rights activist, Lin May Saeed who recently succumbed to brain cancer.

All of Saeed’s work sought to reestablish lost relationships with animals, whom she viewed as humanity’s equals. Her sculptures were rooted in the politics of the animal liberation movement, yet they rarely made direct pronouncements about how we should relate to the menagerie of cats, panthers, pangolins, lions, calfs, camels, and foxes that she depicted.

Explore some of her work here:  https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/columns/lin-may-saeed-appreciation-1234678459/

In our Main Topic, we ask the question, " Can We End Factory Farming?".

We look into the current state of animal agriculture , where it's heading, and what we can do to try and stop the horrible and devastating practices in the industry.

Here are some links on what we discuss:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11476301/China-launches-26-story-pig-farming-skyscraper-Ezhou.html

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2021/03/08/a-safe-sustainable-food-system/

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2021/04/19/well-fed-a-roadmap/#part4

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/271?s=1&r=2&q={“search”:%20["farm+system+reform+2023"]}

We have a new Listener SHOUT OUT, a Reason To Be Vegan, a Vegan Org of the week, and more!

Thank you so much for listening, and enjoy the show!

Love, 
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope this episode finds you well!

This week in our From Our Vegan Kitchen series, we veganize a recipe that comes from Christine's Mom. It's Mamma Joyce's Amazing Meatballs! If you would like the full recipe, hop over to our Patreon page, and join our community there!

Whenever my Mother made her meatballs for a family event, they were the hit of the meal. She often doubled or tripled her recipe in order to have enough for everyone. 

The act of making these always makes me feel like my Mom is right there with me in the kitchen. I love you, Mom & I miss you like crazy. - Christine

In our Noteworthy segment, we tell you about an L.A. high school student that is suing the school district , and the USDA for violating her right to free speech. She was barred from handing out information about the disadvantages of dairy milk.
Read about it here: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-05-09/la-ed-dairy-milk-free-speech

Staying on topic, our Main Topic explores how the dairy industry is using dairy check off monies to target our youth, and influence, and even dictate menus at some of their favorite fast food restaurants.
Check out Us Dairy here for more: https://www.usdairy.com/for-farmers/blog/the-evolution-of-our-youth-strategy

Our Reason To Be Vegan comes to you today from The Humane League.
You can read some of their reasons here: https://thehumaneleague.org/article/reasons-to-go-vegan

We have a new Listener Shout Out, and we spotlight Animal Outlook as our Vegan Org Of The Week.
Get involved here: https://animaloutlook.org/get-involved/

That wraps things up! We hope you enjoy the show! Thank you so much for listening!

Love, 
Sam & Christine

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Hey Pickles!

We hope you were able to enjoy a long holiday weekend! Workers, we salute you!

This week, we found some amazing vegan food. An all vegan bakery, Eat Your Feelings, and an all vegan food truck, Edgy Vegy! We'll tell you what we had, and what we thought!

We have a listener recipe from Jacqueline Cappello that you can get for yourself here: https://www.jasquatch.com/home/lentil-loaf-recipe-type-2-diabetes-increases-your-cancer-risk-why-my-klaxon-howls-so-loud?rq=Lentil%20Loaf

In our Noteworthy segment, we discuss the horrible number of animal deaths at Marineland in Ontario Canada. It's a shocking number.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ont-marineland-1.6946030

And, in our Main Topic, we explore Ed Winter's ebook, 30 Non Vegan Excuses & How To Respond To Them.
Get the book here:  https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/act-earthling-ed.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1lBhOkGveq5h4CYS_8Tla-dYhGo6Cln9YdGpZhoyMSuYuOsOP3maNOb88_aem_AXnkRTS46YaH5pk-9_hss8nj7u_CRqCTu4NL15ptXg3I5-Tm5Ga84x0ZOXAKN8mKCfk#page7

We're revamping some of the show, and we hope you like what we did. We still have our Listener Shoutout, and our usual shenanigans, but we wanted to streamline the show a bit, so we've done away with our Housekeeping segment! Whoo Hoo!

Enjoy the show, and thank you so much for listening!

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Hey Pickles!

We hope this episode finds you well!

This week we finally have a new recipe from our Vegan Cookbook Challenge!
It's a great recipe from Moby's The Little Pine cookbook. You can get the book here:
https://amzn.to/3OYBPR0

In our Noteworthy segment, we talk about how "Got Milk" has got to go.
Find out more here:  https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4153570-got-milk-checkoff-program-fairness-farming/

Our Main Topic is another visit to the Reddit Vegan AITA! We'll pose several scenarios, and decide who, indeed is the ASSHAT!

Let us know what you think! Who's the bad guy?!

We, of course have a LISTENER SHOUTOUT, a Reason To Be Vegan, and some our usual shenanigans. 

Thank you so much for listening, and for being so supportive of what we do here at Compassion & Cucumbers. 

We love you, 
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Hey Pickles!

We dedicate this episode to Lolita, the Orca that was held captive for over 53 years at Miami Seaquarium. Lolita's suffering was ended when she perished in captivity this past weekend. We mourn her, and all animals that are exploited, and who suffer at the hands of humans.

On a happier note, this week, we made our way north to Ontario Canada to seek out vegan food from Hamilton to Toronto, with a stop in Burlington for the 2nd annual Burlington Vegfest!

We'll tell you all about the food, the advocacy, and the wonderful people that we met along the way.

In our Noteworthy segment, we celebrate the great work that Lviv's Vegan Kitchen is doing for war refugees in the Ukraine.
To support their work, please give here:  https://www.lvivvegankitchen.com

Here are some links to the advocates & sanctuaries that we met at Burlington Vegfest:

Canadians For responsible Food Policy  https://responsiblefoodpolicy.ca

Animal Save Movement  https://thesavemovement.org

Plant Based Treaty   https://plantbasedtreaty.org

Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary  https://cedarrow.org

Ladybird Animal Sanctuary   https://www.ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com

Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoy the show!

Love, 
Sam & Christine

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